AN Epping street was evacuated for an hour and a half this afternoon after en explosive device was discovered. Police and the Royal Logistics Corps bomb disposal were seen rushing to Theydon Place, off Hemnall Street at about 5.15pm, after
POLICE have released the name and photograph of a man they want to trace in connection with a death in Leytonstone. Rolandas Vosylius, 25, a labourer from Lithuania, is believed to have been attacked at the top of stairs at Leytonstone High Road
STRIKE action on the London Underground seems increasingly likely, as another union has announced that it will ballot its members. The Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) said its 1,000 members would vote on plans for strike action
THE OPENING hours of ticket offices at tube stations in the area will be cut dramatically under plans drawn up by transport bosses. Transport for London (TfL) said it was bringing in the changes because more passengers are now using Oyster
CHILDREN had a teddy bears' picnic at the mobile library in Chigwell yesterday. About 20 children from the Chigwell and Hainault Synagogue Nursery were read stories about bears and teddies as the library was parked in Limes Avenue. The
A TEENAGE paedophile has been jailed for sex attacks on three children. Jay Jay Victor-Junior Alexander, 19, of Grange Park, Leyton, was found guilty of assaulting three girls, aged 13, 14 and 15, at a dis-used changing room block on Ive Farm
RESIDENTS have welcomed another proposal to turn an "eyesore" building into shops, flats and offices. A planning application has been lodged to develop Charteris House in Charteris Road, Woodford Green. The three-storey former Inland Revenue building
THE family of a father-of-two found murdered in his bath have spoken of their relief after his killer failed to get his conviction quashed. Kenneth Osei-Bonsu, 38, was found guilty of strangling Gary Painter to death at his home in Salop Road
I KNOW it doesn't pay to get too concerned about losing pre-season friendlies, but getting thumped 4-1 is never easy to swallow. Last night Villarreal put a pretty strong-looking Spurs side to the sword in a 4-1 thrashing, due in no small part
HARRY Redknapp has hit out at West Ham for claiming Tottenham have unsettled midfielder Scott Parker by making an offer for him. Hammers co-owner David Sullivan said he was 'very angry' at Spurs' supposed attempts to unsettle Parker, who is
MATHEMATICAL marvel Anne-Marie Imafidon has become the youngest ever student to pass a Masters degree at Oxford University. At only 20 years old, she has graduated in Mathematics and Computer Science from Kebel College. Now, she is considering
DAGENHAM & Redbridge were not one of the teams awarded a bye in the Johnstone Paint Trophy. Sixteen teams were handed a first round bye, including Barnet, Colchester United, Milton Keynes Dons and Wycombe Wanderers in the Southern Section. The Daggers
WEST HAM boss Avram Grant is agonising over whether to shell out £5million for Argentinian striker Milton Caraglio. The 22-year-old, who has scored 11 goals over two seasons for club side Rosario, has been on trial at Upton Park, and played for more
ORIENT'S annual Open Day will be held at Brisbane Road on Sunday (August 1). O's fans will be able to see Russell Slade's side train on the pitch, while there will also be photograph and autograph opportunities. The day will serve as a chance for supporters
CONCERNS have been raised over roads around Waltham Abbey being used as the route to canoeing events during the Olympic games. Part of the A121 in the town, as well as the M25, will be designated as part of the Olympic Route Network (ORN),
MORE details have emerged about the hit-and-run accident in which a seven-year-old boy was left fighting for his life after being dragged under a van. The boy was hit by a blue van while crossing Leyswood Drive in Ilford on Wednesday, July 28, at around
AN ESTABLISHED restaurant will aim to raise at least £1,000 for a children's charity later this month. The Castle Harvester, in High Road, Woodford Green, will be organising a number of fundraising activities throughout August for the Make-A-Wish Foundation
FANS of the Clash can meet the former drummer next month - at his new chiropractic surgery in Waltham Abbey. Dr Terry Chimes, who was the drummer in the iconic punk band, opened the Chimes Chiropractic surgery in Sun Street earlier this year
A GOVERNMENT official is to visit Waltham Forest to meet headteachers and assess the impact of a decision to axe millions of pounds worth of investment in school improvements. And schools most in need may still get cash to improve facilities
FORMER West Ham winger Matthew Etherington has urged Stoke City boss Tony Pulis to sign ex-team-mate Carlton Cole. The Hammers' leading scorer last season has been strongly linked with an £8m move to the Potters, and Etherington insists Cole would come
WEST HAM striker Freddie Sears helped stake his claim for a first-team place with a four-goal display in the reserves' comfortable win at Conference South side Bishop's Stortford. The home side started well but the Hammers gained a foothold in the game
DELAYS on the Victoria Line caused by new ‘state-of-the-art’ trains will be on the agenda when Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy meets Tube bosses. The Guardian reported last week that passengers into Blackhorse Road and Walthamstow central have suffered
ROADS running through the heart of Wanstead and Woodford have been identified as key routes for athletes, spectators and officials attending the 2012 Olympic Games. The A113 - New Wanstead, Hermon Hill and Chigwell Road - has been classified
IF REPORTS are to be believed, Scott Parker has been offered an uber-lucrative new contract by West Ham's owners, the two Davids, worth £20million over five years. Clearly, Sullivan and Gold are desperate to keep their talisman out of the reach
IF REPORTS are to be believed, Scott Parker has been offered an uber-lucrative new contract by West Ham's owners, the two Davids, worth £20million over five years. Clearly, Sullivan and Gold are desperate to keep their talisman out of the reach of Aston
OBJECTIONS have been raised against a proposal to revamp a boarded up building in Wanstead High Street. Ahmed Rafeeq has applied to Redbridge Council for permission for a two-storey building comprising two ground floor shop units with basements
A RECOUNT of the disputed High Street ward election will begin today. The Liberal Democrats applied to the High Court to have the ballot boxes re-opened after a member of the public spotted a potential error. It is possible that the
ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas has revealed a recent conversation with Arsene Wenger was 'one of the most difficult moments' of his life, as the midfielder tries to choose between a return to Barcelona or to remain in north London. The Catalan giants
THE death of dozens of fish found floating in the river Ching may have been caused by a sudden, heavy rainstorm, it has emerged. A dog walker spotted the roaches and sticklebacks in the water on Tuesday night. Yesterday an inspector
AN event saw police and council officers give residents advice on how to lower the risk of becoming victims of crime. Freebies including personal alarms, purse chains and timer switches were handed out in the town square, Walthamstow, last Wednesday
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital last night after colliding with a car on the North Circular. The A406 was closed between the Crooked Billet roundabout and the junction with the A1009 at Hall Lane after the crash, which occurred at around
Trading Standards are warning people to be on the lookout for a bogus alarm company. The company based in Stockport usually contacts people by telephone saying they are from Crime Research UK and suggest they are part of the local police safer
